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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: |
Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of human rights and democracy |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
119661 | Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of human rights and democracy | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Democracy, Human Rights, Peace and Elections | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 07 - Human and Social Studies | Public Policy, Politics and Democratic Citizenship | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 7 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Reregistered | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
This unit standard will be useful for all people, and in particular those practitioners for whom human rights issues underpin their activities.
Learners credited with this unit standard are capable of: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Communication at NQF level 1 or equivalent. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The "Bill of Rights" forms the basis for current and emerging practice of human rights and democracy in South Africa, and is therefore used in this unit standard to define expectations. The "Bill of Rights" refers to the South African Bill of Rights as enshrined within the South African Constitution. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Describe the history and struggle for human rights in South Africa. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
History: pastoral era (pre-1652) colonial era (1652 - 1948), apartheid era (1948 - 1990), transition to democracy (1990 - 1994) and democratic era (from 1994). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Examples are provided to illustrate key conditions prevailing in the pastoral era. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
One example of good human right practice and one of violations or abuses. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
A key event during the colonial era is identified and described in terms of violations of human rights and democratic principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Repressive legislation under Apartheid are identified and described in terms of violations of human rights and democracy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any two pieces of legislation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Key events under Apartheid are identified and described in terms of violations of human rights and democracy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
At least one example linked to each of the relevant legislation above. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Significant forms and acts of resistance are identified and explained in terms of their contribution towards the development of a human rights culture in South Africa. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Negotiation processes during the transition leading up to the democratic elections are described in terms of the contribution towards the development of a human rights culture in South Africa. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
A current human rights issue is identified and described to illustrate the ongoing nature of the struggle for human rights. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Explain how the Constitution and Bill of Rights promotes and supports human rights and democracy within South Africa. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Key features of the Constitution that support human rights and democracy are identified and described in terms of their purpose, powers, structures and functions, as applicable. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Examples are provided to show how the Constitution informs legislation, and how legislation is intended to reflect the provisions of the Constitution. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Two examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Structures involved in the promotion of human rights and democracy are identified and described in terms of their functions and powers. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Structures include within the government and the private sector, including civil society. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Describe and explain human rights and democratic principles and values in South Africa. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Descriptions of the principles and values of human rights are consistent with the Bill of Rights. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Explanations of the principles and values of human rights are consistent with the Bill of Rights and are contextualised within own experience. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Descriptions of the principles and values underpinning democratic governance are consistent with those derived from and enshrined within the Constitution. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Explanations of the principles and values underpinning democratic governance are consistent with those derived from and enshrined within the Constitution, and are contextualised within own experience. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The principles and values of human rights and democracy are explained in terms of their link and development with the history of human rights abuses and resistance to abuses in South Africa. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Two principles and two values for each of human rights and democratic governance are described. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Outline the influence of historical events and violations internationally and regionally on the development of universal human rights. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
The outline to involve at least two examples from history and two from recent times to illustrate the development. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Examples are provided and explained so as to highlight how various conditions influenced the development of human rights. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Conditions include racism, sexism, oppression, xenophobia, inequalities and related intolerances. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Examples reflect inclusivity and diversity of human rights traditions and origins. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Descriptions are provided of key events influencing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Descriptions are provided of key events influencing the African Charter of Human Rights. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Principles and values of the UDHR and African Charter are identified and related to historical events. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The outline identifies the need for protection against human rights violations internationally, regionally and nationally. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
Foundations of human rights and democracy. |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills: communication will be used when demonstrating knowledge of various aspects of human rights. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Understand the world as a set of inter-related parts of a system: this will be demonstrated in when showing the impact of past events and conditions on the development of human rights, and the effect of human rights abuses. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
Glossary and Abbreviations:
OR The right of people/a group of people to have their culture recognised or to advance themselves politically or economically. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 67509 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Community Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2021-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Core | 50418 | National Certificate: Immigration Law Enforcement | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2009-06-29 | Was PSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 50583 | National Certificate: Public Service Communication | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | PSETA |
Elective | 58761 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Early Childhood Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | ETDP SETA |
Elective | 50332 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Occupationally-Directed Education Training and Development Practices | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2023-06-30 | ETDP SETA |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
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20. | Centre for Creative Education/Iziko Labantu be Afrika |
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53. | Future-Teacher (Pty) Ltd |
54. | Gauteng Baobab Early Learning Training Programme |
55. | Golang Kulani ELC |
56. | Goldfields TVET College |
57. | Gotsec Skills Training |
58. | Grassroots Adult Education and Training Trust |
59. | GWALA TRAINING SERVICES |
60. | HOPE ACADEMIC AND SKILL CENTRE |
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63. | Igugu Training and Investments |
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65. | Institute of Professional Studies and Services |
66. | IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. |
67. | Isamon Vocational College of Excellence Pty Ltd |
68. | Isibani Skills Academy |
69. | Isibani Soluntu Development Trust |
70. | Itireleng Bokamoso Trading Development Services and Associates |
71. | Jabulani Training & Development |
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73. | Kairos Training College |
74. | Katehong Early Learning Resourse Unit (KELRU ) |
75. | Keletsong Community Training & Resource Centre |
76. | Kgang-Kgolo Consulting |
77. | KHANIMAMBA TRAINING AND RESOURCE CENTRE |
78. | Khululeka Community Education Centre |
79. | Kids Academy |
80. | Kitso Bokamoso Training Solution |
81. | KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT |
82. | Klein Karoo Resource Centre |
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85. | Learnership Support Systems (Pty) Ltd |
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88. | Leronsa Trading Enterprise |
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90. | Li Lichule Trading cc |
91. | Little Elephant Training Centre For Early Educationt/a LETCEE |
92. | Loago Business Consulting |
93. | Lynne Hobbs cc |
94. | M3i Skills Development |
95. | MACCAUVLEI LEARNING ACADEMYPTY LTD |
96. | Majahd Educational Services Multi-Purpose Primary Co-operative Limited |
97. | Makaota Training Consultants |
98. | Maqhawe College |
99. | Marematlou Training Institute |
100. | Masemase Consultancy CC. |
101. | MASIKHULE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE |
102. | Mass Computer Training and Printers |
103. | MATHS CENTRE INCORPORATING SCIENCES |
104. | Matimba Management and Labour cc |
105. | MENTORNET (PTY) LTD |
106. | Mgwezane Training and Events Management CC. |
107. | Mochochonono Training Solutions cc |
108. | Motheo Training Institute Trust |
109. | NATAL EARLY LEARNING RESOURCE UNIT TRUST |
110. | Ndoma Mathodi Trading Enterprise |
111. | Netgrow Training Solutions |
112. | Networx for Career Development |
113. | New Beginnings Training and Development Organisation |
114. | New Hope Revival Organisation |
115. | Next Step Academy (Pty) Ltd |
116. | Nhlahle Development Agency |
117. | Nkqubela Community Developers |
118. | Noni Community Development |
119. | Northern Cape Rural TVET College |
120. | Northern Cape Urban College: Kimberley Campus |
121. | Northlink College |
122. | Northshore Trading 19CC t/a Makakhaunye Training and Development Agency |
123. | NTATAISE TRUST |
124. | Ntevho-Ketso Training and Recruitement Consultancy cc |
125. | NTI College |
126. | Ntsangalala Business Enterprise |
127. | Orbit FET College - Central Office |
128. | Paradise Skills Development |
129. | Peddie Development Centre |
130. | People Upliftments t/a POPUP Upliftment |
131. | Petra institute of Development (PTY) Ltd |
132. | PHAKAMANI AGENCY CC |
133. | Phakamisa Training Company |
134. | PMA Holding (Pty) Ltd |
135. | PND Academy of Learning cc |
136. | Pro-Ed Training |
137. | PROFESSIONAL CHILD CARE COLLEGE PTY LTD |
138. | Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd |
139. | QPD CONSULTANTS |
140. | Rampadise Education Training & Development Centre |
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142. | Realeboga Development Services |
143. | Realeboga-Bakubung Training and Development Agency |
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146. | Resonance Institute of Learning |
147. | Retshetse Training Project |
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152. | Seanapyane Resources (Pty) Ltd |
153. | Sebenzisanane Human Capital |
154. | SERITI INSTITUTE |
155. | Sinovuyolethu Trading Pty Ltd |
156. | Siphiwosethu Open Development Initiative Corporation |
157. | Siphosikho Skills Dev. Centre |
158. | Siragelaphambili Abet Skills Development |
159. | Sisazi Consulting |
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162. | SIYATHELA EARLY LEARNING ASSOCIATION |
163. | Siyawelela Enterprise (Pty) Ltd |
164. | Skills Catalyst Consultants |
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167. | Southern African Youth Movement |
168. | Spotru Training Centre |
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170. | Starplex 489 cc |
171. | Sustainability Institute Trust |
172. | T Mabuya & Associates (Pty) Ltd |
173. | Takatso Educare Training and Development Services |
174. | Teachers Learning Centre (Pty) Ltd |
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176. | Tendazwau Trading 8 (PTY) LTD |
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178. | The Institute of People Development |
179. | The Iscariota Group (Pty) Ltd |
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184. | THUKAKGALADI INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT |
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186. | Thuto Adult Centre |
187. | Thuto Ya Setshaba Training Services (Pty) Ltd |
188. | Thuto-Botshabelo Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd |
189. | Tiakeni Training Centre |
190. | TJH Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
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209. | World Wide Education Providers(Pty)Ltd |
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213. | Zuzulwazi Development |
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